Childhood and Education Journey of Shah Rukh Khan in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Shah Rukh Khan. A timeline of key moments.

Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is a highly acclaimed Indian actor and film producer, widely known as the "Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan." He has starred in over 100 films, receiving numerous awards, including 14 Filmfare Awards. Khan has been honored with the Padma Shri by the Indian government and the Order of Arts and Letters and Legion of Honour by the French government. With a massive global following, he is considered one of the most successful film stars in the world. His films often explore themes of Indian national identity, diaspora connections, and social issues.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1946: Mir moved to Delhi to study law at Delhi University

In 1946, Shah Rukh Khan's father, Mir, moved to Delhi to study law at Delhi University.

1947: Partition of India and Mir's stay in Delhi

In 1947, when the partition of India occurred, Shah Rukh Khan's father was forced to stay in Delhi.

1959: Marriage of Khan's Parents

In 1959, Shah Rukh Khan's parents, Meer Taj Mohammed Khan and Lateef Fatima, were married.

1960: Birth of Khan's sister

In 1960, Shah Rukh Khan's older sister, Shahnaz Lalarukh was born.

November 1965: Shah Rukh Khan Born

In November 1965, Shah Rukh Khan was born into a Muslim family in New Delhi.

1981: Death of Khan's Father

In 1981, Shah Rukh Khan's father died of cancer.

1985: Enrolled at Hansraj College

In 1985, Shah Rukh Khan enrolled at Hansraj College to earn his bachelor's degree in economics, but spent much of his time at Delhi's Theatre Action Group (TAG).

April 1991: Decision to Act in Films

In April 1991, Shah Rukh Khan decided to act in films as a way to escape the grief of his mother's death. He moved from Delhi to Mumbai to pursue a full-time career in Bollywood and was quickly signed to four films.

October 1991: Marriage to Gauri Chibber

In October 1991, specifically on 25 October 1991, Khan married Gauri Chibber in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony after a six-year courtship.

1991: Death of Khan's Mother

In 1991, Shah Rukh Khan's mother died from complications of diabetes.

1997: Birth of Son Aryan

In 1997, Khan and Gauri welcomed their son, Aryan.

1999: Starring in Baadshah and Becoming a Producer

In 1999, Shah Rukh Khan starred in "Baadshah", earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role. He also became a producer, founding Dreamz Unlimited with Juhi Chawla and Aziz Mirza.

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2000: Birth of Daughter Suhana

In 2000, Khan and Gauri had their daughter, Suhana.

December 2001: Spinal Injury During Shakti: The Power

In December 2001, Shah Rukh Khan suffered a spinal injury while filming an action sequence for a special appearance in "Shakti: The Power".

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June 2003: Resuming Shooting After Surgery

In June 2003, Shah Rukh Khan resumed shooting after undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery at Wellington Hospital in London.

2004: Successful Year with Red Chillies Entertainment

2004 was a successful year for Shah Rukh Khan. He transformed Dreamz Unlimited into Red Chillies Entertainment. He starred in "Main Hoon Na" and "Veer-Zaara", both of which were commercially successful. "Veer-Zaara" was the highest earning film of 2004 in India, and "Main Hoon Na" was the second-highest.

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December 2008: Shoulder Injury While Filming Dulha Mil Gaya

In December 2008, Shah Rukh Khan suffered a shoulder injury while filming a small role in Mudassar Aziz's "Dulha Mil Gaya".

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2008: Acquisition of Kolkata Knight Riders

In 2008, Khan, in partnership with Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta, acquired ownership rights for the Kolkata franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for US$75.09 million, naming the team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

February 2009: Arthroscopic Surgery for Shoulder Injury

In February 2009, Shah Rukh Khan underwent arthroscopic surgery due to a shoulder injury he sustained in December 2008.

2009: Honorary Doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire

In 2009, Khan received an honorary doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire.

2010: Khan's Paternal Family in Peshawar

As of 2010, Shah Rukh Khan's paternal family was still living in the Shah Wali Qataal area of Peshawar's Qissa Khwani Bazaar.

2012: Breaking the No-Kissing Rule

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan broke his no-kissing rule in films, after being urged by Yash Chopra.

December 2013: Emotional Impact of Swades

In December 2013, The Times of India reported that Shah Rukh Khan found filming "Swades" such an emotionally overwhelming and life-changing experience that he still had not viewed the film.

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2013: Birth of Son AbRam

In 2013, Khan and Gauri became parents to their third child, AbRam, who was born through a surrogate mother.

2014: Ambassador for Interpol's Campaign

In 2014, Khan became the ambassador for Interpol's campaign "Turn Back Crime".

2015: Privileged Degree from the University of Edinburgh

In 2015, Khan received a privileged degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

2015: Honorary Doctorate from The University of Edinburgh

In 2015, Khan received an honorary doctorate from The University of Edinburgh.

2015: MCA Revokes Wankhede Stadium Ban

In 2015, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) revoked the ban imposed on Khan from the Wankhede Stadium.

2016: Honorary Doctorate from Maulana Azad National Urdu University

In 2016, Khan received an honorary doctorate from Maulana Azad National Urdu University.

2016: Mumbai Police Investigation Outcome

In 2016, Mumbai Police concluded that no 'cognisable offence' was made out against Khan regarding the 2012 incident at Wankhede Stadium, determining that he was not drunk and did not use abusive language before minors.

October 2019: Featured in Tribute Video to Mahatma Gandhi

In October 2019, Khan featured in a video launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary; the preview took place on 20 October 2019.

November 2019: Suhana's Acting Debut

In November 2019, Suhana Khan made her acting debut in a short film titled "The Grey Part of Blue."

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2019: Honorary Doctorates from The University of Law and La Trobe University

In 2019, Khan received honorary doctorates from The University of Law and La Trobe University.

April 2020: COVID-19 Relief Initiatives

In April 2020, Khan announced a series of initiatives to help mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, offering his office space as a quarantine center and providing relief measures for underprivileged people and daily wage laborers.

2023: Ranked as Highest Tax Payer in India

From 2023, Khan ranked as the highest tax payer in India.

2024: Ranked as Highest Tax Payer in India

In 2024, Khan continued to be ranked as the highest tax payer in India.

May 2025: Met Gala Debut

On 5 May 2025, Khan attended the Met Gala in Manhattan, making his debut appearance as the first Bollywood male actor to do so, wearing an outfit designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.